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The Panic Virus: A True Story Of Medicine, Science, And Fear (2011)

The Panic Virus: A True Story of Medicine, Science, and Fear (2011)

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1439158649 (ISBN13: 9781439158647)
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Simon & Schuster

About book The Panic Virus: A True Story Of Medicine, Science, And Fear (2011)

This is a very informative book that everyone should read. Unfortunately, the people who need to read it most (people who are STILL anti-vax, despite science), won't pick it up. I think the thing that appalled me most is that anti-vaxers demand that "they" prove that vaccines aren't harmful, and then turn around and fill their kids with supplements and autism "treatments" that have some pretty awful side effects themselves, and are also not proven to not cause harm (and never will be, since you can't prove a negative). This book was one of the more interesting books I read about vaccines. It depicted both sides of the vaccine debate, and gave insight into those involves (Jenny McCarthy, Andrew Wakefield.) As a Chemistry/Biology student, I have always been intrigued about the battle between scientists, doctors and the government and Anti-vaccine groups. While I still (and always have) thought that vaccines are safe, I now understand the reasoning some parents have for not vaccinating their kids (even thought I disagree with their decision). This book is a must for anyone interested in vaccines, and the science of stopping he spread of preventable diseases.

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Will properly review later. Excellent book about how anti vaacine movement develops
—Nilcen

This is an excellent review of the events surrounding the Andrew Wakefield saga.
—Books4ever

Excellent summary of the 'vaccine wars' - pretty well balanced and fair.
—Aneta

wow, just wow
—chloe4178

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